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Ordinance combating temporary hazardous emissions into the air due to weather conditions (Smog Ordinance)(781.500).

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source


Abstract
The present Ordinance implements the Federal Environment Protection Act of 7 October 1983. In particular, article 1 of the present Ordinance establishes that in case of temporary emissions into the air of fine particulate, the Canton shall issue special measures to protect the population. The text consists of 8 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Arrangement of measures to be taken (II); Repeal of measures (III); Implementation (IV).
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 March 2007.
Notes
The present Ordinance is consolidated as of 1 January 2009.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Verordnung zur kurzfristigen Bekämpfung übermässiger Luftschadstoff-Immissionen infolge austauscharmer Wetterlagen (Smog-Verordnung)(781.500).